Dec 05, 2022
Multi-billion dollar agreement struck with federal government hangs in balance
Assembly of First Nations chiefs are expected to hold votes this week that could affect the fates of tens of thousands of people waiting on a $20 billion child welfare settlement agreement reached with the federal government.
Two competing resolutions are expected to hit the floor at the annual December special chiefs assembly in Ottawa — one to officially support the deal, the other to renegotiate it.
“We don’t want any children left behind,” said Judy Wilson, kukpi7 (chief) of the Neskonlith Indian Band and secretary-treasurer of Union of B.C. Indian Chiefs.
Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/afn-child-welfare-votes-2022-december-assembly-1.6673315
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